Defense and Military
Defense and military companies require rugged, high-quality components that can be relied upon. At XTPROTO, our in-house engineers and experienced production team are up to the task. We can provide precision machining for components throughout the defense and military industry.
Defense and Military Equipment Parts Manufacturer
At XTPROTO, we are proud to be a trusted parts machining supplier for the U.S. Military. We have successfully fulfilled thousands of contracts with the military and other government agencies and contractors.
Military Standards for Mechanical Parts (MIL-STD or MIL-SPEC) describe the technical and business processes that must be performed in a uniform manner to meet the various production standards set by the U.S. Department of Defense. At Astro Machine Works, our team of professional machinists are experienced in producing work that fully complies with the most stringent standards, including MIL-STD.
No matter the specifications of a government or military order, we understand that high standards must be met. Providing the best equipment and machining services to our military is a responsibility we never take lightly.
Processes for Commercial, Military, and Defense Projects
Our company is certified to AS9100, an aerospace standard based on ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating our adherence to strict quality system requirements. Our team can also handle nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for military and commercial contracts to protect our clients’ privacy and security.
Our team has the knowledge and experience to handle complex purchase orders associated with military projects. Our customer service team is very detail-oriented and can review each process document to ensure we are complying with all listed requirements, streamlining order completion and acceptance. We work hard to ensure compliance with billing requirements, building environmental codes, material requirements, secondary operation requirements, and more.
At XTPROTO, we work closely with all of our clients in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors to ensure each custom part design meets exacting specifications. Our project managers can discuss any unique needs or requirements in advance to meet the needs throughout the product’s lifecycle.
Government and Military Equipment Manufacturing Solutions
Defense and the military have always been at the forefront of technology. Custom manufacturing techniques can help solve complex problems and create highly specialized parts for military companies, satellites, and many other defense technologies. XTPROTO’s state-of-the-art facilities and extensive experience in manufacturing techniques keep us at the forefront of manufacturing technology.
We combine top-notch facilities with a wide range of materials to provide our customers with the best options for their projects. No matter the project, our defense and military customers trust XTPROTO to deliver rapid prototype parts on time. We have the right processes, materials, and expertise to help.
If you’re looking for a partner who understands the aerospace industry’s need for speed and quality, talk to an XTPROTO expert today.
Our Manufacturing Services
XTPROTO offers best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, ideal for rapid prototyping and custom production orders. With our own factories and extensive manufacturing network, we are able to efficiently deliver complex and high-quality parts.
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
3D Printing
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Military and Defense Metal Parts Manufactured to APQP Standards
Many of the manufacturing projects we undertake for the military and defense industry involve complex metal parts for communications and other highly specialized applications, including defense and military component manufacturing for inertial sensors and radar system components. We maintain a strong quality system to ensure reliable manufacturing traceability and record keeping, and meet all APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) standards for this demanding market sector.
Material Selection for Defense and Military
We offer a huge range of material possibilities with all our manufacturing processes. Some common choices for Defense and Military projects are listed below.
- Metal: Aluminum, Aviation Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium Alloy, Nickel Alloy;
- Plastic: PA66, ABS, POM, PVC, PEEK, PAI, Acrylic; Wood: Mahogany, Ebony, Pear Blossom wood, purple sandalwood.
Applicable Finishes For Defense and Military
XTPROTO offers wide variety high level surface finishes. We only list some of the common finishing options. There are more finish options for custom parts for Defense and Military.
- As machined
- sanding & Polishing
- Sand, Bead Blasted
- Painted
- Powder coat
- Anodized
- E-Coating
- Nickel Plating
- Chromed
- Zinc Plating
- Chromate conversion coating
Military and Defense Applications
XTPROTO machining is capable of producing parts with extremely high precision, making it ideal for manufacturing MIL-SPEC compliant parts. We typically produce military and defense parts such as:
- Aircraft seat frames
- Clamshells
- Helicopter components
- Flanges
- Main rotor hubs
- Missile components
- Munition hoist components
- Naval ship components, engines, and structural systems
- Retainer rings
- Track hubs
- Transmission components
What Makes US Unique
We are the founders of a fully digital manufacturing platform that provides on-demand additive and traditional manufacturing services. We proudly employ the latest manufacturing technologies in 6 facilities located around the world. Each facility is staffed with experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals who are all focused on one goal – to meet our customers’ specific requirements in the time they need, without sacrificing the quality they deserve.
We understand that to be a great business, you must work with great people. Many of our employees have decades of in-house expertise, including the latest technologies. We also rigorously vet our partner network to ensure that we continue to provide quality services and parts, even for parts produced outside of our own facilities. Combining our in-house capabilities with our partner network allows us to help our customers scale quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively as needed.
We strive to earn your trust in every project we touch, so we can accurately say: Whether simple or complex, you can trust XTPROTO for all your manufacturing needs.
Trusted Customer Service
Our team of customer service representatives are available to answer your questions within 24 hours, or provide same-day responses whenever possible. They manage every detail of your project so that you can receive real-time updates, custom primary cutting services, and detailed instructions on our services. Contact us today or request a quote to get more information about our capabilities in the defense and military sectors.